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Things to Consider: Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) for individuals, families and caregivers

September 16, 2025 No Comments

IntroductionMany people struggle with unrelieved suffering from an incurable and progressive disorder, disease or illness. Others may reach a challenging stage of frailty after eight or nine decades of a…

The Death Literacy Project Supports Death Literacy Workshop Facilitation Across the U.S.

August 11, 2025 No Comments

Compassion & Choices partners with The Contemplative Doula to offer resources to educators Contemplative Doula and Compassion & Choices are thrilled to announce the full launch of The Death Literacy…

Compassion & Choices Policy Position for Emerging Supportive Therapies and Services

July 28, 2025 No Comments

Compassion & Choices supports and embraces expanded options for compassionate care in dying and empowers everyone to choose end-of-life care that reflects their values, priorities, and beliefs. We encourage continued…

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Who decides your care? In today’s political climate, it’s time to pay attention.

July 23, 2025 No Comments

“They cleaned out his house, they kept everyone from the funeral service, and they buried him, honoring a life that wasn’t true to who he was.” That’s how Osha Towers,…

Self-Care for Caregivers

November 22, 2024 No Comments

During National Care at Home Month, it’s especially important to shine a spotlight on those who devote their time, energy and love to supporting others. While caregiving can be rewarding,…

Three Common Medical Issues With Advanced Dementia

November 4, 2024 No Comments

A growing number of older adults in the United States are living with dementia, a general term for changes in the brain that affect language, thinking, memory, decision-making, and behavior. …

Medical Aid in Dying: Best Practices for Developing Patient-Directed Policies

October 23, 2024 No Comments

This document is intended to provide healthcare organizations with best practices and resources for:Developing policies and procedures to support patients who inquire about or choose medical aid in dyingDeveloping policies…

Eligiendo a su Representante de Cuidados Médicos

October 22, 2024 No Comments

Choosing Your Healthcare Representative

October 22, 2024 No Comments

WHO WILL SPEAK FOR ME? HEALTHCARE REPRESENTATIVE: The representative you name as your medical power of attorney or healthcare proxy has the power to advocate for your medical wishes and…

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